December 1st Update
Bennett’s rash on his arms is a little better but still there. The creme seems to help and becomes fainter after applying.
Bennett and his freshman team had their basketball game tonight. They won 47-21 against Anna Jonesboro. It was a good game to start off with, no pressure and everyone got to play. Bennett got to play about half the game. He said he was in the triple, he had triple 2′s. 2 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists.
Bennett wears two pairs of socks, and ankle braces. He also taped his ankles tonight and wrote on the back of it, “Ryan Coe”. I couldn’t talk to him tonight about it because it just saddens me as tomorrow is the one year anniversary of Ryan’s passing. We miss him and don’t understand why God has to call some of his children home so soon.
It seems this week, there has been weird and different stuff to happen. Nothing really with us specifically, it just seems people don’t work things out anymore, appreciate life, and really think, understand upon what really matters.
I never wish anything bad on anyone but sometimes I wish they could endure a few moments of what cancer patients and care givers go through and maybe their attitude and actions would change. I’ve tried not to preach or discuss feelings but some times we all need to Thank God for what we have and appreciate it daily and not be so self centered. I ask God to touch and help us all live a more Christian life.
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God.” Romans 12:2
Good Job Bennett!
AMEN ! Everyone needs to walk in someone else’s shoes, especially the mother of a child with cancer. Priorities change, attitudes change and your whole life definately changes. Everyday, every hour, every minute you hope you are making the right decisions for your child so that their life will be easier and somewhat normal. Childhood cancer has come a long way but there are still major strides to be made toward the cures. Merry Christmas to your family and hoping that 2010 will be the finish line of the long road you have traveled.
Cindy, I thought about your post all night. I guess I didn’t post earlier because I just didn’t know what to say. I am so thankful that Bennett feels as well as he does and that your “family life is returning to somewhat of a norm”. I am so sorry for the families of Ryan Coe and Ethan Weiman who are often on my mind and in my prayers. I cannot imagine what your families go through…….. I do appreciate what I have and my family more because of the lessons learned in your posts. I know in my job that things can change in a moment….with one diagnosis. I will continue to keep Bennett and your family, as well as all the children battling childhood diseases, in my thoughts and prayers. May God continue to Bless Your Family